Elin Eriksson Hagberg
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Elin Eriksson Hagberg is a neuroscientist whose research explores the neural underpinnings of affective touch, a fundamental component of human social bonding and communication. Her work focuses on how gentle, socially-relevant tactile stimuli are processed in the brain, with a particular emphasis on the role of C-tactile (CT) afferents—slowly-conducting nerve fibers in hairy skin that signal pleasant, interpersonal touch. In her highly cited 2019 study (35 citations), Hagberg used magnetoencephalography (MEG) to map the spatio-temporal profile of brain activity during gentle touch, revealing how CT-targeted stroking modulates somatosensory and insular cortices. This work has advanced our understanding of how the brain distinguishes between affective and discriminative touch, with implications for social neuroscience, autism research, and therapeutic touch interventions. Hagberg’s contributions have helped bridge the gap between peripheral neurophysiology and cortical processing, establishing her as a key voice in the growing field of affective somatosensation. Her findings continue to inform studies on how touch shapes emotional well-being and interpersonal connection.
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